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Amanda Leras

Austin

Summary

Proven Learning & Development leader who builds high-impact training programs that improve performance, reduce onboarding time, and close skill gaps before they impact results. With 10+ years of experience across nutraceutical and healthcare industries, Amanda creates scalable learning strategies that align with business goals and drive measurable growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning & Development Manager

Premier Research Labs
Austin
10.2024 - Current
  • Designed and launched a scalable onboarding program that accelerated new hire ramp-up time by 40% and increased first-quarter productivity across sales and support roles.
  • Developed and deployed over 30 cross-functional training modules, achieving 85% completion rates and improving team product knowledge assessment scores by 35%.
  • Spearheaded the training strategy for 5+ new product launches, including live workshops, internal decks, and regulatory-compliant e-learning modules, boosting sales team confidence and reducing time-to-market by 25%.
  • Led biweekly company-wide Sales Sync education segments, driving alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Quality teams while reinforcing core initiatives.
  • Implemented a structured training matrix via Master Control (LMS), improving compliance tracking and content delivery efficiency.
  • Identified and closed critical knowledge gaps through educational needs assessments, resulting in a 20% reduction in support escalations and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Partnered with executives and department leads to ensure training programs directly supported business goals, retention efforts, and regulatory compliance.
  • Partnered with Marketing to write clinical copy for product educational assets and campaigns, ensuring accuracy, creditability, and brand consistency.

Sales Manager

Premier Research Labs
Austin
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Built and led high-performing team of seven account executives and managers.
  • Implemented performance incentives, boosting team output by 50%.
  • Introduced training initiatives to enhance product knowledge and consultative selling skills.
  • Co-led training and rollout of new ERP and CRM systems, increasing operational visibility by 80%.
  • Implemented CRM systems and sales reporting tools, improving data accuracy by 60%.
  • Streamlined sales processes through enhanced reporting capabilities.
  • Developed strategic sales plans for healthcare professional channel, achieving 15% market share growth.

Regional Account Executive & Supervisor

Premier Research Labs
Austin
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed a B2B portfolio of over 500 accounts, achieving a 38% YoY revenue increase and surpassing sales targets by 32% within 8 weeks.
  • Opened 200+ new accounts and coached 4 account managers, improving overall sales team productivity by 20%.
  • Mentored a team of 4 east coast account managers, accelerating their productivity by 20%.
  • Attended quarterly networking events and trade shows which catalyzed an average of 200 leads per engagement, growing the regional pipelines by 75%.

Territory Manager & Educator

LifeSeasons
Rocky Mountains
01.2016 - 09.2022
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets by 30%+ across a 200-account territory, while simultaneously supporting product education and onboarding for new hires.
  • Created educational resources and conducted in-person regional training for accounts and partner events to reinforce product knowledge and sales tactics.

Education

Functional Supplement Specialist -

The Supplement Academy
01-2022

Certified Health Coach -

Andrea Beaman Healing Institute
01-2021

Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner -

Nutritional Therapy Association
01-2019

Bachelor of Illustration -

American Academy of Art
01-2012

Skills

  • Learning and development strategy
  • Performance evaluation
  • Project management
  • Curriculum development
  • Onboarding and training design
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Sales enablement
  • Educational content development
  • CRM and ERP implementation
  • Quality and regulatory compliance training
  • Team leadership
  • Needs assessment
  • Training delivery
  • Educational material organization
  • Master control systems
  • Salesforce proficiency
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • CRM systems expertise
  • Learning management systems (LMS)
  • ERP platforms knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Created and launched product knowledge assessments and educational campaigns that improved sales proficiency scores across the team by 40%.
  • Developed internal training decks and knowledge assets used during multiple product relaunches, streamlining readiness and minimizing product attrition.
  • Instituted real-time sales support processes during live calls, resulting in a 20% faster resolution rate for customer concerns.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Learning & Development Manager

Premier Research Labs
10.2024 - Current

Sales Manager

Premier Research Labs
09.2023 - 10.2024

Regional Account Executive & Supervisor

Premier Research Labs
09.2022 - 09.2023

Territory Manager & Educator

LifeSeasons
01.2016 - 09.2022

Functional Supplement Specialist -

The Supplement Academy

Certified Health Coach -

Andrea Beaman Healing Institute

Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner -

Nutritional Therapy Association

Bachelor of Illustration -

American Academy of Art

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